Self Drilling Screws

When screwing into timber with self-drilling screws,

try applying soap or candle wax to the thread.

This will make screwing a lot easier.

Stone and Brick

Stone can come in many shapes and sizes and degrees of hardness. Soap stone is soft enough that it can be carved, shaped or engraved with an engraving cutter. Heavier, more dense stone will require a more durable cutting or grinding accessory. Read more

How to Hold your Dremel Rotary Tool

How to get a grip.
There are several good ways to hold a Dremel rotary tool. Use the one that gives you the most control for you and the job at handOr the one you feel most comfortable with. One of these will work for you.

1. THE PENCIL GRIP This grip offers the best control for fine detail work.

2. THE PARING KNIFE GRIP Use this grip with cutters when making longer, smoother cuts. This grip offers good control for cutting depth.

3. THE ‘THUMBS DOWN’ GRIP One or two hands. When you want to keep the tool parallel to the work surface for sanding or grinding, use the one-handed grip. Use the two-handed grip every time you use a cut-off wheel. Cut-off wheels can stick and cause kickback. Two hands offer better control. REMEMBER: Always use a light touch with a rotary tool. You’re just guiding the tool. Let the TOOL and the high speed do all the work.